"Cynthia, That was a Comma, Not a Period!"

We've had another party!  This time it was with our Senior Institute Class.  They were a Lot of FUN!  We introduced them to Pulled Pork Barbecued Sandwiches with "Bull's-Eye" Barbecue Sauce.  They Loved it!!!  In fact they all wanted to take some home for lunch the next day.  I was a little worried that they might not like it, but it seemed to be a hit.  They also were introduced to Congo Bars--they liked those too. 

 

The funny thing that happened at the party was Byron was telling a story and I was going to add some details and as I went to open my mouth, he said, "Cynthia, that was a Comma, Not a Period."  Everyone just busted up and laughed and laughed and laughed.  It was so funny that I couldn't help it and I laughed with them.

 

Anyway this is the third time we have cooked barbecue and every time it has been a hit!  So far American food seems to be quite popular.  I made two 7-layer dips last Friday.  One was requested by one of our YSA's for her 25th birthday party.  I also made one for the ward party the same night--thank you to Lindsay for mailing my package of Taco Seasonings!!!  The stuff here isn't the same.

 

 We made pulled pork for the missionaries this past Saturday and they LOVED it!!! One of them is from France and one from South Africa.  Then our Ward Mission Leader and his wife also came for dinner and he is from Portugal and she is from Poland. We also introduced them to Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (Thank You Lindsay).  Our daughter also sent us packages of that and we made it up and the salad was a big hit!  (It's interesting, but people over here don't get too excited about salads--I think it might be the dressings available.  I'm doing a little study on that.)

 

 We had a Mexican theme for our party.  Hazel got a piñata everyone tried to break it.

 

 

 We didn't have a blindfold, so we just closed our eyes.  Byron was twirling me around.

 

 

I was the last one to try, so I peaked and broke it! 

 

This is Tina (red) & Sue (black) they are a lot of fun.  Tina is the one who has driven us all over creation.  She has an infectious laugh.  Behind you can see our chapel.  Our chapel and cultural hall are the same room.  When we're being "cultured" it's a cultural hall, gym, recreation hall, etc. and on Sundays or other special occasions, it's a Chapel.

 

 

This is what it looks like on the outside.  I don't know who that English Bloke is that keeps popping up in my pictures.  He is kind of Cute though isn't he!

 

 

This is what it looks like inside the gate.  It's really a beautiful building.  We finally have a KEY!!!  That has been so Exciting because we could never get into the building without having to make special arrangements etc.  Now we can lock up, open up, clean up, etc. etc. etc.  We're going to start doing some Family History at the church and open it up to anyone who wants to come.  We're excited about that! 

 

We are really Loving our Book of Mormon Institute Classes that we are teaching--Byron is doing most of the teaching and I am his assistant!  We do a LOT of studying!!!  (We LIKE it!)  We LOVE the kids (Young Adults) that we are working with!  We really Enjoy them!  It's Great to be here and we also LOVE the ward members!  We just feel very welcome and that's a nice feeling.  The ward is small but the people are very friendly.

 

 

I had to put this picture in because if you look real hard, you can see a ship floating down the "street."

If you look straight up the middle and see a "white" building, that's a Big ship sailing down the Thames.  We live just to the left--not in the picture, but our flat is really close to the one in the picture.

This is the view we see almost everyday when we walk "Up" the street to go to the church, town center, the train, the bus, etc.  That Tudor building is a Pub.  The cars parked on the left are all taxis.  This is our little town.

 

Bye for now.